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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.46, 3,391.42 and 1,395.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.46, 3,391.42 and 1,395.30 is: 1,925.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.46 : 3,391.42 = 1,395.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.46/3,391.42 = 1,395.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.46x = 3,391.42 × 1,395.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.46x = 4,732,048.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,048.33/2,457.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.59

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